Coventry Garage
2 Ford Street, Coventry, CV1 5WT

Vehicle Allocator

Salary: £19.29 per hour
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 38
Closing Date: Mon 21 Sep 2026 - 12:00 am UTC
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Vehicle Allocator

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National Express are looking to recruit a Vehicle Allocator, based at our Coventry Garage on a full time basis. The successful candidate will complete the allocation of correct Buses to Running Boards prior to public service.

Shift pattern is Sunday - Thursday 23:00 - 07:00

 

What you'll do:

  • Full Knowledge of Vehicle types held at the garage
  • Recognise the Importance of `Right bus – Right Route'
  • Communication between Operations and Engineering departments essential
  • Act as a liaison between Operations and Engineering to ensure the correct buses are allocated to
  • Liaise with engineering Supervisor regarding buses under repair
  • Assist in vehicle changeovers
  • Reduce Engineering and Operations lost mileage where possible

 

What you'll need:

  • Full PCV license - as driving on the road will be required
  • Knowledge of the bus Industry an advantage
  • Good general standard of Education
  • Self motivated and able to work without supervision
  • Be computer literate
  • Have a problem solving attitude
  • Be able to work towards and meet strict deadlines

What we offer in return for your hard work and commitment...

  • Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself
  • Complimentary coach travel for a Nominated Person or complimentary bus travel for a Spouse or Partner
  • 50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach services

Things to Note...

At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.

 

As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.

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Vehicle Allocator
Salary: £19.29 per hour
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
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